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Application interoperability is a big problem in the iOS ecosystem. This looks like a great solution - I'm surprised Apple hasn't released something like this w

Application interoperability is a big problem in the iOS ecosystem. This looks like a great solution - I'm surprised Apple hasn't released something like this with native OS support.

angersock 13y ago
That's kind of the issue here, right? If Apple decides to levy a new API for doing interapp data sharing, doesn't this put Ink in a rough spot? Like, especially if it comes down from on-high that this is now the only way apps are allowed to talk to one another?
- brettcvz 13y ago
  Yes and no. First off, people have been clamoring this for a while, and so far Apple hasn't moved. So we said enough waiting, let's make this happen. Second, people use products that are made by a variety of companies, not just apple. Being able to send content between apps and between devices requires an independent, multi-platform approach.
  - angersock 13y ago
    So, if I am parsing this correctly: Yes, it's a concern, because Apple hasn't made your product core functionality yet, and no, it's not a big deal, because your larger product roadmap sounds like a platform for sharing content between apps on different ecosystems. Looking for an acquisition by Dropbox? EDIT: Don't get me wrong--sharp product, and good luck to you!
- veesahni 13y ago
  Well, on one front it's a business risk. On another front, it's an avenue to open acquisition talks. Ink isn't an app, it's a core feature. I'm quite excited to see this though - the end user experience looks great.
  - brettcvz 13y ago
    Not to draw comparisons, but there's another rather large YC company that drew the same early critique
    - veesahni 13y ago
      Very good point. :)
- rsynnott 13y ago
  This probably uses Pasteboard (http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/general/conceptual/Devpedia-CocoaApp/Pasteboard.html http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/general...), which is Apple's little-advertised, low-level, horrible API for doing inter-app data sharing. I can't see them deprecating Pasteboard; quite a lot of stuff depends on it.
saym 13y ago
It's always a good sign when the sentiment shared is "why didn't I think of that?" I agree Apple should've created something like this, but I'm glad their inaction has benefited an innovative crew. Go Ink!

Application interoperability is a big problem in the iOS ecosystem. This looks like a great solution - I'm surprised Apple hasn't released something like this with native OS support.

angersock 13y ago

That's kind of the issue here, right? If Apple decides to levy a new API for doing interapp data sharing, doesn't this put Ink in a rough spot? Like, especially if it comes down from on-high that this is now the only way apps are allowed to talk to one another?

brettcvz 13y ago
Yes and no. First off, people have been clamoring this for a while, and so far Apple hasn't moved. So we said enough waiting, let's make this happen. Second, people use products that are made by a variety of companies, not just apple. Being able to send content between apps and between devices requires an independent, multi-platform approach.
- angersock 13y ago
  So, if I am parsing this correctly: Yes, it's a concern, because Apple hasn't made your product core functionality yet, and no, it's not a big deal, because your larger product roadmap sounds like a platform for sharing content between apps on different ecosystems. Looking for an acquisition by Dropbox? EDIT: Don't get me wrong--sharp product, and good luck to you!
veesahni 13y ago
Well, on one front it's a business risk. On another front, it's an avenue to open acquisition talks. Ink isn't an app, it's a core feature. I'm quite excited to see this though - the end user experience looks great.
- brettcvz 13y ago
  Not to draw comparisons, but there's another rather large YC company that drew the same early critique
  - veesahni 13y ago
    Very good point. :)
rsynnott 13y ago
This probably uses Pasteboard (http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/general/conceptual/Devpedia-CocoaApp/Pasteboard.html http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/documentation/general...), which is Apple's little-advertised, low-level, horrible API for doing inter-app data sharing. I can't see them deprecating Pasteboard; quite a lot of stuff depends on it.

saym 13y ago

It's always a good sign when the sentiment shared is "why didn't I think of that?" I agree Apple should've created something like this, but I'm glad their inaction has benefited an innovative crew. Go Ink!